M&P 9mm
After doing similar research and trying the various pistols, I ended up going with the M&P 9. I really like the fit, feel and weight. I bought the M&P for HD, SD and range shooting as well.
I was so impressed with the M&P 9, I recently purchased the M&P 15 and have no regrets...
Really too bad the Feds don't spend more time figuring out how they lost control of AR-15's to Mexican drug cartels in the BATF's failed "sting" operation.
Been a shooting enthusiast, Firearms Instructor, and 2nd Amendment advocate for many years. Recently picked up the S&W MP-9 and MP-15. Looking forward to being a contributing member of the S&W family.